Experience has shown me that if it's not assessed, it's not valued. Here's what I value:
Rigorous and challenging mathematics
An appreciation of the connections within mathematics
A willingness to investigate mathematical ideas
An understanding that practice is necessary for success in mathematics
Successful study habits- consistent practice, preparedness, etc.
Academic Honesty
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Problem Solving Grading
This is the grading system that I've implemented to support the above philosophy during our PROBLEM SOLVING UNITS:
Responsibility (15%)
Students start each quarter with 20 responsibility points (about one per day). If they come to class without their homework attempted (something written for each problem), they lose a point. . A responsibility point can also be lost for coming to class unprepared- no text, pencil, notebook, etc. Turning in a required assignment late also results in a lost responsibility point. Using your computer irresponsibly (listening to music, surfing the internet, doing email, checking facebook, etc) during class also results in a lost responsibility point.
There's really no reason to lose a responsibility point, and students regularly keep all 20 points.
Presentations(25%)
You are expected to present a problem of the day (a homework problem) about every other class period.
Problem Set B's and Quizzes(40%)
Each problem will be graded on a 10 point scale (download the rubric below).
These workbooks are designed to help build your understanding of the fundamental concepts of Fractions, Decimals, Percents, and Geometry. You will be working on these concurrently with our Problem Solving Unit in order to prepare you for the individualized component later in the year. You will be assessed on progress and retention of these skills.
Philosophy
Experience has shown me that if it's not assessed, it's not valued. Here's what I value:
- Rigorous and challenging mathematics
- An appreciation of the connections within mathematics
- A willingness to investigate mathematical ideas
- An understanding that practice is necessary for success in mathematics
- Successful study habits- consistent practice, preparedness, etc.
- Academic Honesty
----Problem Solving Grading
This is the grading system that I've implemented to support the above philosophy during our PROBLEM SOLVING UNITS:
Responsibility (15%)
Students start each quarter with 20 responsibility points (about one per day). If they come to class without their homework attempted (something written for each problem), they lose a point. . A responsibility point can also be lost for coming to class unprepared- no text, pencil, notebook, etc. Turning in a required assignment late also results in a lost responsibility point.Using your computer irresponsibly (listening to music, surfing the internet, doing email, checking facebook, etc) during class also results in a lost responsibility point.
There's really no reason to lose a responsibility point, and students regularly keep all 20 points.
Presentations(25%)
You are expected to present a problem of the day (a homework problem) about every other class period.Problem Set B's and Quizzes(40%)
Each problem will be graded on a 10 point scale (download the rubric below).Key To Series (20%)
These workbooks are designed to help build your understanding of the fundamental concepts of Fractions, Decimals, Percents, and Geometry. You will be working on these concurrently with our Problem Solving Unit in order to prepare you for the individualized component later in the year. You will be assessed on progress and retention of these skills.